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Volvo V70

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,319 cc

T448 SAPMOT history

T448 SAP is a red petrol Volvo V70 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
193,479 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 SAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 SAP was last recorded at 193,479 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 8,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,887 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,592 miles
Average per year
8,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,479 miles
  • 2022 – 184,887 miles
  • 2021 – 176,537 miles
  • 2020 – 170,652 miles
  • 2019 – 162,622 miles
  • 2018 – 157,283 miles
  • 2017 – 151,400 miles
  • 2016 – 145,573 miles
  • 2015 – 137,862 miles
  • 2014 – 126,494 miles
  • 2013 – 110,535 miles
  • 2012 – 96,134 miles
  • 2011 – 95,775 miles
  • 2010 – 85,478 miles
  • 2009 – 77,415 miles
  • 2008 – 69,708 miles
  • 2007 – 63,036 miles
  • 2006 – 52,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,479 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,479 miles (+8,592)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,479 miles
    Test number
    400258696541
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass184,887 miles (+8,350)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,887 miles
    Test number
    925131451753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,537 miles (+5,885)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,537 miles
    Test number
    335035182624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler neck to tank clamp corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,652 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,652 miles
    Test number
    742169362057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  5. Fail170,642 miles (+8,020)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,642 miles
    Test number
    808582858901
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  6. Pass162,622 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,622 miles
    Test number
    100705599006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,542 miles (+5,259)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,542 miles
    Test number
    622331332117
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,283 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,283 miles
    Test number
    968328739474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail157,237 miles (+5,837)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,237 miles
    Test number
    487363258918
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass151,400 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    151,400 miles
    Test number
    343450763605
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail151,396 miles (+5,823)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    442178524748
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass145,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    987994945219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail145,573 miles (+7,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    802313251481
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass137,862 miles (+11,368)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,862 miles
    Test number
    845067305059
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp beam images deteriorating
    • NoteOil leak underside

  15. Pass126,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    996658304019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail126,494 miles (+15,959)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    319007904010
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass110,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,535 miles
    Test number
    267334813005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail110,535 miles (+14,401)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,535 miles
    Test number
    489244613070
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass96,134 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    978817822044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,775 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    616700171083
    • NoteEngine hunting
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads appear very close to minimum
    • NoteGear box appears to be leaking from n/s diff seal
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose heavily perished
    • NoteN/s/f side light dim
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose heavily perished
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp smashed
    • NoteO/s/r light cluster cracked
    • NoteO/s/r wheel buckled

  21. Fail95,775 miles (+10,297)1 failure13 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    389569261012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine hunting
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads appear very close to minimum
    • NoteGear box appears to be leaking from n/s diff seal
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose heavily perished
    • NoteN/s/f side light dim
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose heavily perished
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp smashed
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc heavily corroded and pitted
    • NoteO/s/r light cluster cracked
    • NoteO/s/r wheel buckled
    • NoteRear brakes inbalanced
    • NoteRear pads appear low

  22. Pass85,478 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    393509960051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f, o/s/f, o/s side repeater n/s/r and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing slightly white light
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail85,478 miles (+8,063)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    842058660087
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f, o/s/f, o/s side repeater n/s/r and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing slightly white light
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass77,415 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    550886079051
    • NoteFront and rear indicator bulbs slightly white in colour
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  25. Fail77,415 miles (+7,707)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    431291679031
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront and rear indicator bulbs slightly white in colour
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  26. Pass69,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    531193368054
    • NoteSlight buckle to o/s/f & n/s/r road wheels

  27. Fail69,708 miles (+6,672)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    642353368044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteSlight buckle to o/s/f & n/s/r road wheels

  28. Pass63,036 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,036 miles
    Test number
    841684777048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    633376866060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,631 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    963596066064
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T448 SAP

Does T448 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 SAP expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 SAP?
The MOT on T448 SAP expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 SAP done?
T448 SAP was recorded at 193,479 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 8,362 miles a year.
Has T448 SAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 SAP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T448 SAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T448 SAP find?
T448 SAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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